Industrial Engineer

Larsen & Toubro; Coimbatore District; On-site; INR 500,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Larsen & Toubro in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, is seeking a manufacturing/industrial engineer focused on improving efficiency, productivity, quality, and cost performance. The role emphasizes analyzing processes, optimizing workflows, and driving continuous improvement across operations.

Responsibilities include time studies, process optimization, plant-layout improvement, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to implement CAPEX and process enhancements in a safe and compliant environment.

Qualifications

• Analyze manufacturing processes to improve productivity, quality and efficiency.
• Apply Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen and 5S to drive process improvements.
• Develop and optimize plant layouts, material flow and line balance.

Responsibilities

• Analyze manufacturing processes and identify opportunities to improve productivity, quality, and operational efficiency.
• Contribute to time studies, work measurement and capacity analysis to establish optimal methods.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve operational issues and implement improvements.
• Prepare productivity reports and KPIs for management review and decision making.
• Support new product introduction with efficient production processes and SOPs.
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and environmental standards in all activities.

Job description

Job Purpose

To improve manufacturing efficiency, productivity, quality, and cost performance by analyzing processes, optimizing workflows, implementing industrial engineering techniques, and driving continuous improvement initiatives across operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze manufacturing processes and identify opportunities to improve productivity, quality, and operational efficiency.
• Conduct time studies, motion studies, work measurement, and capacity analysis to establish optimal manufacturing methods.
• Develop and improve plant layouts, material flow, line balancing, and workstation design for maximum efficiency.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Kaizen, 5S, and Value Stream Mapping methodologies.
• Monitor and reduce manufacturing waste, cycle time, downtime, and overall production costs.
• Support new product introduction by developing efficient production processes and standard operating procedures.
• Evaluate equipment utilization and recommend automation or process improvements where appropriate.
• Prepare productivity reports, KPIs, and performance dashboards for management review.
• Collaborate with Production, Quality, Maintenance, Supply Chain, and Engineering teams to resolve operational issues.
• Participate in CAPEX and process improvement projects, including feasibility studies and implementation support.
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and environmental standards in all process improvement activities.
• Train and guide shop-floor personnel on standardized work methods and continuous improvement practices.